Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association

Someone is looking for a needle in a haystack…
you might be the needle!
Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association
Stories

  • Are you a patient that received a bone marrow transplant?
  • Are you a patient looking for a bone marrow donor?
  • Are you someone that donated bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells?
  • Do you have a story to tell about what inspired you to join the bone marrow registry?


    • If you answered yes to any of the above and have a story to share, please send it to us so that we can post it on this site. Send to stories@givemarrow.net.

    Here are some the stories we have received so far:
    Steven's Story Steven's Story
    "What would you do to have the chance to help save someone's life? Many people have never heard of the Unrelated Bone Marrow Donor Registry (UBMDR). What is it, how does it work, and how do you get on it are all questions I have been answering a lot lately."
    Butterfly Kelle's Story
    "My message to all who want to become a donor..........DO IT! This procedure is something that is not to be feared. There was little discomfort and the recovery time is minimal. Most of all the rewards for becoming a donor is priceless."
    Baby Julia Julia's Story
    "If not for her anonymous donor we never would have had the privilege and honor to see her grow and develop into the wonderful person she is becoming. We certainly cherish every moment we have with her."
    Bryan Donating Stem Cells Bryan's Story
    "It made Katie smile to see dad getting a shot. She got more than a couple shots while she was in the hospital and finally it was someone else’s turn."
    If you would like to contact us with feedback on this web site or to ask a question about bone marrow donation,
    feel free to send us e-mail at the following address:
    info@givemarrow.net.

    Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association
    3064 Fairlane Cr. Windsor, ON N8W 4Y6 Canada
    Phone: 519-564-4119